Difference between virus and viroid is

None of the above

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Both a and b

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Low molecular weight RNA present in virus but absent in viroid

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Protein coat absent in viroid but present in virus

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The correct option is D
Protein coat absent in viroid but present in virus

In viruses, the genetic material can be RNA or DNA which is enclosed by the capsid. In viroids, the genetic material is RNA which is free and not enclosed by any protein coat.

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Difference between virus and viroid is

(a) absence of protein coat in viroid, but present in virus.

(b) presence of low molecular weight RNA in virus, but absent in viroid,

(d) None of the above

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